2011 Contender 40 Express

This is not a typical 2011 Contender 40 Express. This 40' express with an 11'8" beam has been heavily modernized, repowered, stabilized, and upgraded with the kind of equipment most buyers are trying to add after purchase. She combines the proven offshore Contender 40 Express platform with today's most desirable technology: triple Mercury V10 400 HP power, Mercury Platinum warranty through 8/14/28, Seakeeper 4.5 gyro stabilization, Seakeeper Ride 750 Quad System, new Phasor diesel generator, Garmin electronics, Starlink, tower, outriggers, tuna tubes, sea chests, upgraded fuel capacity, and a serious offshore fishing layout. The stabilization package is one of the biggest selling points. This boat has both a Seakeeper 4.5 gyro for roll reduction at rest and a Seakeeper Ride 750 Quad System for automatic running attitude control underway. That means more comfort drifting, trolling, bottom fishing, running offshore, and spending long days on the water. The repower is another major advantage. Triple Mercury V10 400 HP engines give the boat modern power, strong performance, improved reliability, and warranty coverage that extends through August 14, 2028. This boat was also upgraded with serious long-range fuel capacity. The fuel setup includes a 250-gallon center tank, 75-gallon center transfer tank, 115-gallon port tank, 115-gallon starboard tank, 115-gallon port auxiliary tank, and 115-gallon starboard auxiliary tank, for approximately 785 gallons of total installed fuel capacity. That gives this 40 Express the range and flexibility serious offshore fishermen want. A new 10 kW Phasor diesel generator was installed in March 2026 and shows extremely low hours. The boat is also equipped with helm deck air conditioning, cabin air conditioning, updated upholstery, SeaDek cockpit and helm flooring, refrigerator drawers, underwater lights, cockpit lighting, bow thruster, windlass, Starlink, and a well-equipped cabin. For the fisherman, this boat is loaded. Features include a Bosch custom tuna tower with multiple rod holders, Rupp triple spreader outriggers, tuna tubes, twin Hooker sea chests, twin insulated in-deck fish boxes, custom transom fish box/storage with starboard livewell, raw and freshwater washdowns, large chill box, transom door, and upgraded fuel capacity for long-range offshore trips. Electronics include three Garmin 12” MFDs at the helm, a Garmin 12” MFD in the tower, Garmin autopilot, FLIR, and dual VHF radios. This is the boat for the buyer who wants a serious offshore express without needing to spend the next year upgrading every major system. The expensive work has already been done. She is turn-key, heavily optioned, and set up to fish or cruise immediately. Highlights: Length: 40' Beam: 11'8" Triple Mercury V10 400 HP engines Mercury Platinum warranty through 8/14/28 Seakeeper 4.5 gyro stabilization Seakeeper Ride 750 Quad System New 10 kW Phasor diesel generator installed March 2026 Upgraded fuel system with approximately 785 gallons total installed capacity 250-gallon center tank 75-gallon center transfer tank 115-gallon port tank 115-gallon starboard tank 115-gallon port auxiliary tank 115-gallon starboard auxiliary tank Garmin electronics package with four 12” displays Garmin autopilot FLIR Starlink Bosch custom tuna tower Rupp triple spreader outriggers Tuna tubes Twin Hooker sea chests Twin insulated in-deck fish boxes Custom transom fish box/storage with livewell Helm deck and cabin air conditioning Updated upholstery and bolsters SeaDek cockpit and helm Bow thruster Windlass anchor Underwater lights and cockpit lighting Armus Hull Pro bottom job completed 5/26 This Contender 40 Express stands out because it offers the hull, range, fishability, and comfort buyers want, with modern power, stabilization, and long-range fuel capacity already installed. Contact: - Albert Elizondo (Galati Yachts): 850-368-3989 - Shane Toole (TMD Marine): 850-602-2475